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No. 25 Arizona State basketball upset at Washington

ASU coach Bobby Hurley of watches late in the game against Syracuse during their First Four game in the 2018 NCAA Tournament on March 14, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio. Joe Robbins/Getty Images

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ASU coach Bobby Hurley of watches late in the game against Syracuse during their First Four game in the 2018 NCAA Tournament on March 14, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio.
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Mar 14, 2018: Syracuse Orange guard Tyus Battle (25) goes to the basket defend by Arizona State Sun Devils forward De'Quon Lake (35) in the second half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Syracuse Orange guard Tyus Battle (25) goes to the basket defend by Arizona State Sun Devils forward De'Quon Lake (35) in the second half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Tyus Battle of Syracuse drives to the basket during their First Four game against ASU in the 2018 NCAA Tournament on March 14, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio. Joe Robbins/Getty Images

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Tyus Battle of Syracuse drives to the basket during their First Four game against ASU in the 2018 NCAA Tournament on March 14, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio.
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Mickey Mitchell and Romello White of Arizona State battle for the ball with Paschal Chukwu of Syracuse during their First Four game in the 2018 NCAA Tournament on March 14, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio. Joe RobbinS/Getty Images

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Mickey Mitchell and Romello White of Arizona State battle for the ball with Paschal Chukwu of Syracuse during their First Four game in the 2018 NCAA Tournament on March 14, 2018 in Dayton, Ohio.
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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) reacts to losing game against the Syracuse Orange during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) reacts to losing game against the Syracuse Orange during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Romello White (23) shoots over Syracuse Orange center Paschal Chukwu (13) in the second half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Romello White (23) shoots over Syracuse Orange center Paschal Chukwu (13) in the second half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) shoots a free throw in the second half against the Syracuse Orange during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) shoots a free throw in the second half against the Syracuse Orange during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Mar 14, 2018: Syracuse Orange forward Oshae Brissett (11) attempts to stop a shot from Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mickey Mitchell (3) in the second half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Syracuse Orange forward Oshae Brissett (11) attempts to stop a shot from Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mickey Mitchell (3) in the second half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Romello White (23) dunks the ball in the second half against the Syracuse Orange during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Romello White (23) dunks the ball in the second half against the Syracuse Orange during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mickey Mitchell (3) hangs from the basket in the first half against the Syracuse Orange during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mickey Mitchell (3) hangs from the basket in the first half against the Syracuse Orange during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) looks to pass around Syracuse Orange forward Marek Dolezaj (21) in the first half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Brian Spurlock, Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) looks to pass around Syracuse Orange forward Marek Dolezaj (21) in the first half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Mar 14, 2018: Syracuse Orange guard Frank Howard (23) goes to the basket in the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Syracuse Orange guard Frank Howard (23) goes to the basket in the first half against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Mar 14, 2018: General view of the court at tip off in the first half in the game between the Syracuse Orange and the Arizona State Sun Devils during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: General view of the court at tip off in the first half in the game between the Syracuse Orange and the Arizona State Sun Devils during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mickey Mitchell (3) forward Romello White (23) Syracuse Orange center Paschal Chukwu (13) battle for the ball under the net in the first half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena. Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Mickey Mitchell (3) forward Romello White (23) Syracuse Orange center Paschal Chukwu (13) battle for the ball under the net in the first half during the First Four of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Dayton Arena.
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley poses for a photo with guard Kodi Justice (44) during Senior Day at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley poses for a photo with guard Kodi Justice (44) during Senior Day at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley argues a call with the referee during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley argues a call with the referee during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley argues a call with the referee during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley argues a call with the referee during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley argues a call with the referee during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley argues a call with the referee during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Final game score of the Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Stanford Cardinal men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Final game score of the Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Stanford Cardinal men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) goes up for a layup while being guarded by Stanford Cardinal forward Kezie Okpala (0) during a men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) goes up for a layup while being guarded by Stanford Cardinal forward Kezie Okpala (0) during a men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils forward De'Quon Lake (35) slam dunks the ball while being guarded by Stanford Cardinal forward Michael Humphrey (10) during a men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils forward De'Quon Lake (35) slam dunks the ball while being guarded by Stanford Cardinal forward Michael Humphrey (10) during a men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils fans cheer during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils fans cheer during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) reacts after shooting a 3-point shot during a men's basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) reacts after shooting a 3-point shot during a men's basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) reacts after shooting a 3-point shot during a men's basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) reacts after shooting a 3-point shot during a men's basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) loses his shoe during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) loses his shoe during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley reacts during a men's basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley reacts during a men's basketball game against the Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils walk off the court after losing to Stanford Cardinal 83-84 during a men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils walk off the court after losing to Stanford Cardinal 83-84 during a men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils forward De'Quon Lake (35) slam dunks the ball while being guarded by Stanford Cardinal forward Michael Humphrey (10) during a men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils forward De'Quon Lake (35) slam dunks the ball while being guarded by Stanford Cardinal forward Michael Humphrey (10) during a men's basketball game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley talks to his team during timeout in a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley talks to his team during timeout in a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Stanford Cardinal bench celebrates during a men's basketball game against Arizona State Sun Devils at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Stanford Cardinal bench celebrates during a men's basketball game against Arizona State Sun Devils at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) celebrates a basket during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) celebrates a basket during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley reacts after a call during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018. Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley reacts after a call during a men's basketball game against Stanford Cardinal at the Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe, Az. on March 3, 2018.
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Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley, center, disagrees with a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez) Timothy J. Gonzelez, AP

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Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley, center, disagrees with a call in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
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Oregon head basketball coach Dana Altman encourages his team from the sidelines during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State Thursday Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. Chris Pietsch/AP

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Oregon head basketball coach Dana Altman encourages his team from the sidelines during the second half of their NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State Thursday Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore.
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Oregon's Elijah Brown, center right, celebrates with his teammates after defeating Arizona State 75-68 in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. Chris Pietsch/AP

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Oregon's Elijah Brown, center right, celebrates with his teammates after defeating Arizona State 75-68 in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore.
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Feb 22, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Kimani Lawrence (14) grabs a rebound during the first half in a game against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Troy Wayrynen/USA TODAY Sports

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Feb 22, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils forward Kimani Lawrence (14) grabs a rebound during the first half in a game against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena.
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Feb 22, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley reacts after a call during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Troy Wayrynen/USA TODAY Sports

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Feb 22, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley reacts after a call during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena.
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Feb 22, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) calls out a play during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Oregon won 75-68. Troy Wayrynen/USA TODAY Sports

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Feb 22, 2018: Arizona State Sun Devils guard Remy Martin (1) calls out a play during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena. Oregon won 75-68.
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Oregon's Elijah Brown, left, reaches for the ball held by Arizona State's Shannon Evans II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. Chris Pietsch/AP

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Oregon's Elijah Brown, left, reaches for the ball held by Arizona State's Shannon Evans II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore.
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Oregon's Payton Pritchard, left, passes as he falls under pressure from Arizona State's Shannon Evans II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. Chris Pietsch/AP

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Oregon's Payton Pritchard, left, passes as he falls under pressure from Arizona State's Shannon Evans II during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore.
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Arizona State's Romello White, left, has his shot blocked by Oregon's Kenny Wooten, with Oregon's Paul White, foreground right, watching during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore. Chris Pietsch/AP

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Arizona State's Romello White, left, has his shot blocked by Oregon's Kenny Wooten, with Oregon's Paul White, foreground right, watching during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Eugene, Ore.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) reacts to his team losing late during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) reacts to his team losing late during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) celebrates after scoring against Arizona during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder (0) celebrates after scoring against Arizona during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State's head coach Bobby Hurley argues with officials after a call during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State's head coach Bobby Hurley argues with officials after a call during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) argues with an official during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) argues with an official during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) points to his head after hitting a three pointer during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) points to his head after hitting a three pointer during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) reacts to the team being down during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) reacts to the team being down during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State fans cheer on their team during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State fans cheer on their team during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State's head coach Bobby Hurley calls out to his team during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State's head coach Bobby Hurley calls out to his team during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) celebrates with the fans during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) celebrates with the fans during the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) enters the court through the fans before a game against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Shannon Evans II (11) enters the court through the fans before a game against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) goes up for a layup while being guarded by Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) during a men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe on February 15, 2018. #asu basketball Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) goes up for a layup while being guarded by Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) during a men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe on February 15, 2018. #asu basketball
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley argues a call with the referee during a men's basketball game at Wells Fargo Arena in Tempe on February 15, 2018. #asu basketball Cheryl Evans/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) looks up at the scoreboard near the end of the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/The Republic

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Kodi Justice (44) looks up at the scoreboard near the end of the second half against Arizona at Wells Fargo Arena on February 15, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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ASU's Tra Holder and Shannon Evans II celebrate late in the game against UCLA at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 10, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

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ASU's Tra Holder and Shannon Evans II celebrate late in the game against UCLA at Wells Fargo Arena on Feb. 10, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder is among the Top 30 players in the country. Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports

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Arizona State Sun Devils guard Tra Holder is among the Top 30 players in the country.
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ASU's Tra Holder (0) reacts after hitting a 3 against UCLA during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena on February 10, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

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ASU's Tra Holder (0) reacts after hitting a 3 against UCLA during the second half at Wells Fargo Arena on February 10, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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ASU's Shannon Evans II (11) pumps up the crowd during second half against UCLA at Wells Fargo Arena on February 10, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz. Patrick Breen/azcentral sports

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ASU's Shannon Evans II (11) pumps up the crowd during second half against UCLA at Wells Fargo Arena on February 10, 2018 in Tempe, Ariz.
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SEATTLE –Throughout this Pac-12 season, an uncomfortable truth has emerged regarding Arizona State basketball. The Sun Devils are good enough to stay close. They're not good enough to contend.

The latest example unfolded late Thursday night, the No. 25 Sun Devils battling, overcoming a double-digit deficit, inching ahead only to fall victim to the same late-game execution issues that have plagued them for the past month, watering down a season that started with so much promise.

Washington was reeling for much of the second half, but the Sun Devils let the Huskies escape, collapsing defensively and throwing the ball away in the final minutes of a 68-64 loss in front of 6,904 fans at Alaska Airlines Arena

ASU dropped to 16-6 and 4-6 in the Pac-12. The Sun Devils haven't won back-to-back games since before Christmas. Washington improved to 16-6 and 6-3.

"There were times when we could've gotten away from them, and we left it on the table,'' ASU coach Bobby Hurley said.

The Sun Devils' problem: It's not one or two things holding them back. It's a collection.

It's falling behind by double digits.

It's allowing Washington forward Noah Dickerson to set up too deep in the post.

It's senior guard Kodi Justice missing two 1-and-1 opportunities, the second with a 54-52 lead.

It's failing to stop Washington guard David Crisp on two drives to the basket in the final two minutes.

More than anything, it's not finishing.

With a minute left, senior guard Tra Holder made a jumper to pull the Sun Devils within 66-64. At this point, Washington was in hang-on mode, taking time off the clock. Freshman guard Jaylen Nowell drove left. ASU senior guard Shannon Evans drew a charge.

ASU ball.

Thirty-six seconds left.

After a timeout, ASU swung the ball to Mickey Mitchell on the baseline. The sophomore forward drove, left his feet under the basket – and had nowhere to go, throwing the ball away.

"We had an out-of-bounds (play) and nothing materialized from that so we wanted to be just in motion,'' Hurley said. "... It wasn't a great possession."

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ASU coach Bobby Hurley speaks after a loss to Washington.

Washington's Dominic Green – who had signed with ASU out of high school but was released from his letter of intent after Hurley took over – sank two foul shots to seal the outcome.

"We couldn't get any stops down the stretch," Evans said. "We were getting killed in ball screens and Noah Dickerson kind of did what he wanted in the paint. ... We just got to lock in. We got a little loose again."

The Sun Devils often point out that they've been in every conference loss. Within striking distance in the final seconds of setbacks to Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Stanford, Utah and Washington. That much is true, but they also haven't learned from their mistakes, or at least found a way to overcome them.

With Dickerson producing 21 points and 16 rebounds, the list of big men having career nights against ASU is growing long. The 3-point shooting – the Sun Devils were 5 of 19 – is getting worse. Once the nation's leader in made free throws, ASU has sank 13, 11, 16 and 11 in its last four games.

In the non-conference season, ASU put away teams in the second half. Recently, the Sun Devils are fighting just to get even. In 10 Pac-12 games, they've led at halftime only twice – at Colorado and California. Against Washington, they trailed 37-27, their lowest-scoring first half of the season.

They rallied, scoring 12 of the second half's first 14 points. With 7:28 left, Justice hit a 3 for a 51-50 lead. Nearly two minutes later, Evans struck from deep for a 54-52 lead. From there, Washington – with no seniors on the court – made more winning plays.

"You cant play this come-from-behind style, especially on the road,'' Hurley said. "Games are won and lost at all different parts of the game. It's when you turn the ball over like we did in the first half. And shoot 1 of 10 from 3, and some of those were open. We were poor on our free throws, both in the first half and late in the game."

The Sun Devils visit struggling Washington State on Sunday.

Their level of concern:

"I just think we have to attack every game," Hurley said. "We've had chances to win every game. ... We're getting everyone's best shot, so we just have to stay the course. But we do have to make a move and start winning some of these games."

Contact Doug Haller at 602-444-4949 or at doug.haller@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him at Twitter.com/DougHaller.